Video looks just fine, Glen. Fuuny enough in the first moments of the vid, I was thinking of asking about neighbours and your noise. Moments later, you answered! LOL!
I definitely need to mitigate my noise some but it may just be I need to start a little later. I'm an early riser and like to get working right away. I'll do a follow up to this in my next video. Thanks.
Hey! The magpie's back! Feed him a few sunflower seeds when he stops by and he'll be eating out of your hand in no time! I'm starting to see the emerald hummingbirds here. Had a breeding pair build a nest in a hanging basket of Asparagus Ferns in 2015. Eggs were about 3/8" pale blue. When they hatched they were the size of a carpenter bee.
Thanks again that was awesome to see keep up the good work we love you and we love your videos keep safe for us and for your family,,,that was excellent
The short punch does the job well. To improve the process a little, I think if you forge a new punch the body could be oval instead of round and the guide could be squashed a bit to fit it. That would keep the punch aligned with the work. As always, I'm impressed with your work but personally I don't have as good accuracy with the dogs head type hammers as I find them unbalanced, but that's probably down to my striking. Thanks Glen.
Your oval idea is very interesting. I may just do that. For me, it's the opposite - I feel I have more control with this type of hammer though I personally prefer the hammer to be shorter than this. I think it really all comes down to what you're used to, nothing more. So with any new hammer, there's always a "feeling out" period. Thanks.
Some have said the audio seems off but I'm not sure. I think this camera just picks up background noise (I've got lots of that) differently. I appreciate your feedback.
good video, good quality, hey, there are apps you can get for your phone to measure sound levels, I use one to make sure I don't exceed the 90dB level for our local ordinance
I'm not even sure if there is any ordinance here but the phone idea is a good one. I'm doing what I can to mitigate the noise and the short punches are helping. I'll do a follow up to this. Thanks.
I don't mind someone complaining but would have preferred they tell me directly rather than leave an anonymous note. No matter, I'll do what I can. The US is in my future. Thanks.
Excellent video Glen. I am very interested in a hammer like that. Probably quite a few of the tools that you offer. Difficult to get here and prices on tongs are off the charts. Video quality was good. Great idea on the punch holder too. That should cut down on a few four letter words! ;)
Thanks Greg, If you have any interest in getting a hammer, etc., just email me and I'll do my best on price, etc. I already sold the six I had available but will get more hexagonal stock since others are interested. I'll do a follow up to this in my next video. glen03@earthlink.net
My website is: www.gstongs.com If the link doesn't work, just type GS tongs in Google. I've found this style of hammer much easier on the arm. And I have a higher degree of accuracy... Thanks.
I personally very much doubt medium carbon steel ( like 1045) is the best option if you want to hotpunch thicker steel and maintain a hard tool for longer periods. The 1045 punch will temper back to soft after a few heats. I am sure its fine for coldworking tools. You used H13 and D2 previously....any reason other than more expensive why you want to go to 1045 steel ???
I understand your sentiment regarding medium carbon vs. air hardening steels. But I've had excellent success with 1045 / 1050 for this sort of operation where the punch doesn't need to taper too finely on the business end. And I've found that properly heat treated medium carbon has a higher degree of toughness and resists mushrooming better on the striking end. But my sample size has been small and so we'll see... Thanks.
@@gstongs What i meant to say was that medium carbon is good enough to punch a small hole in thinner material(short time contact)....but it wont last very long if you use it on thick pieces of stock. I have made forge press patterning dies for damascus in medium carbon steel.....and even cooled them with water between cycles. The tips of the dies mushroomed after some use....wedging them in the billet i was making. Since than i make my patterning dies or hot cut tools in H11 or chipper steel ( 1.2360 )....once hardened they can withstand the double amount of temperature( about 550°c for 50 hrc) before they get back to unusable. I guess if you only make simple tools that can be maintained and hardened fast....medium carbon is the cheapest and best solution.
I would have liked it if you had finished the hammer but I enjoyed it anyway . it looked like after a few strikes you could have went back to the drill and drilled another hole between the first two 👍
Yes, I also noticed this after posting the video. The microphone on this camera picks up the background noise / forge noise differently. Maybe not much I can do about this without some sort of audio software. Thanks.
Not all hex stock is medium carbon, some is mild steel. I used soybean oil, as Martin pointed out. The hex stock I use is 1045 and this really cannot attain high hardness no matter what the heat treat. But its best quality is a very high degree of toughness. Thanks.
The shipping (to anywhere) is via standard airmail and costs $25. As for the hammer price, contact me via email: glen03@earthlink.net www.gstongs.com Thanks for watching.
My website is: www.gstongs.com If the link doesn't work, just type GS Tongs in Google. I need to update my website with some different things but you'll get the idea. Thanks Pat.
Video quality seems a bit sharper, but I'd really appreciate if when you do grinding/cutting you'd lower the volume or get rid of the peaking. As a headphone user it really hurts my ears. Love your work and hope to pick up some stuff from you!
I really love your work Glen. You really have a knack for producing quality.
I like that hex stock. The punch seems to be working out
The punch itself is good. The system for holding it needs some tweaking. I'll do a follow up to this in my next video. Thanks.
Great quality on the camera. Hammer is awesome. Hope the short punch helps cut noise for you.
Thanks for the vids
I'll do a follow up to this. The short punch really does reduce noise. Thanks.
You're such a good artist, and your blacksmith is an art.
Thanks for watching and for your kind comment.
Video looks just fine, Glen. Fuuny enough in the first moments of the vid, I was thinking of asking about neighbours and your noise. Moments later, you answered! LOL!
I definitely need to mitigate my noise some but it may just be I need to start a little later. I'm an early riser and like to get working right away. I'll do a follow up to this in my next video. Thanks.
Yeah it’s a good looking video plus the hammers are lovely nicely done!
I appreciate the feedback. I'll do a follow up to this in my next video.
Hey! The magpie's back!
Feed him a few sunflower seeds when he stops by and he'll be eating out of your hand in no time! I'm starting to see the emerald hummingbirds here. Had a breeding pair build a nest in a hanging basket of Asparagus Ferns in 2015. Eggs were about 3/8" pale blue. When they hatched they were the size of a carpenter bee.
Hi Stan, I'm very glad to have that bird back. He often disappears but never for such a long stretch. Thanks for sharing.
Clever effective punch design. Video looks GREAT. 👍😎👍
I'll do a follow up on this next. Thanks.
Excellent picture quality
Much appreciated.
Really good quality picture, interesting idea for the punch.
Now I need to work on the audio. Thanks for the feedback.
Camera quality is good. 👍
Thanks.
And the Video isn't it? XD
Excellent video quality; both the video and the audio are improved.
I was concerned about the audio but with all the background noise it's hard to mitigate that. Thanks for your feedback.
Video is excellent and the sound quality is really good! Love your work man! 🤘
I thought the sound might be iffy so I appreciate you mentioning that. Thanks.
@@gstongs no problem man
That hex stock makes a good looking hammer!
Yeah, it does look pretty interesting. Thanks Jeff.
Nice hammer and punch idea. Great video Quality.
Hi, I'll do a follow up to this in my next video. Thanks for your feedback.
Thanks again that was awesome to see keep up the good work we love you and we love your videos keep safe for us and for your family,,,that was excellent
I really appreciate your kind comment. I'll do my best. Thanks.
Good quality camera work n video
Much appreciated.
Great video, thank you for sharing!
The short punch does the job well. To improve the process a little, I think if you forge a new punch the body could be oval instead of round and the guide could be squashed a bit to fit it. That would keep the punch aligned with the work. As always, I'm impressed with your work but personally I don't have as good accuracy with the dogs head type hammers as I find them unbalanced, but that's probably down to my striking. Thanks Glen.
Your oval idea is very interesting. I may just do that. For me, it's the opposite - I feel I have more control with this type of hammer though I personally prefer the hammer to be shorter than this. I think it really all comes down to what you're used to, nothing more. So with any new hammer, there's always a "feeling out" period. Thanks.
I definitely notice a difference for the better with the new camera.
I think visually it's better but not so sure about the audio. We'll see... Thanks.
Both video and audio are excellent!
Some have said the audio seems off but I'm not sure. I think this camera just picks up background noise (I've got lots of that) differently. I appreciate your feedback.
Good Idea. Yeah picture quality is good mate.
Now I need to work on the audio. Just tons of background noise but may not be much I can do about that. Thanks.
Video seems a lot clearer! Looks good
Thanks. But I think the sound might be a bit off with this camera. We'll see...
New camera is great
I appreciate your feedback.
good video, good quality, hey, there are apps you can get for your phone to measure sound levels, I use one to make sure I don't exceed the 90dB level for our local ordinance
I'm not even sure if there is any ordinance here but the phone idea is a good one. I'm doing what I can to mitigate the noise and the short punches are helping. I'll do a follow up to this. Thanks.
Every once in a while I think about that bird,it really is good to see her(him?) back!
I feel bad for you in regards to someone complaining about the noise. Hopefully you can get back to the USA sometime soon. Love your content!
I don't mind someone complaining but would have preferred they tell me directly rather than leave an anonymous note. No matter, I'll do what I can. The US is in my future. Thanks.
Good quality video footage for sure, thanks for sharing god bless
Thanks for your feedback and I wish you the same.
Its a blacksmithing channel & someone complains about the noise😖😖. I enjoy the noise of you moving metal🙂.
I've tired a lot of things but there isn't much I can do about the background noise. So I appreciate your comment.
Hi like your techniques 😎
Thanks for watching and for your kind comment.
camera looks great. as does the hammer
I'll do a follow up to this video next. Visually it seems better but I need to sort out the audio some. Appreciate the feedback.
Very clear vedio the punch works well
Thanks Alan. Visually this seems better but I'm not sure about the audio.
The picture quality was very good.
Thanks. Now I just need to sort out the audio and all that background noise. For me, much easier said than done.
new camera is much better.
Now I need to sort out the audio though that may prove a lot harder with all the background noise. Thanks for your feedback.
Excellent video Glen. I am very interested in a hammer like that. Probably quite a few of the tools that you offer. Difficult to get here and prices on tongs
are off the charts. Video quality was good. Great idea on the punch holder too. That should cut down on a few four letter words! ;)
Thanks Greg, If you have any interest in getting a hammer, etc., just email me and I'll do my best on price, etc. I already sold the six I had available but will get more hexagonal stock since others are interested. I'll do a follow up to this in my next video.
glen03@earthlink.net
Great Job Glen!
Sat evening video, great! What do you want for a cutler, or dogs head hammer?
Hi Paul, I appreciate you buying one of these. Thanks.
Love everything!!!
How much are one of those hammers shipped to Maryland USA?
Thanks for your interest. Contact me via email and I'll give you my best price. glen03@earthlink.net
You are very good.
Glen do you have a website that you sell your stuff through? Also what do you think the advantages and disadvantages are of that style hammer?
My website is: www.gstongs.com If the link doesn't work, just type GS tongs in Google. I've found this style of hammer much easier on the arm. And I have a higher degree of accuracy... Thanks.
great quality videos the subject matter is good too basic blacksmith tools and you make quality tools.
Gary, I love your vids. I have a question that may seem silly. What is the advantage of the "dog head" hammer?
The camera looks better for sure.
Thanks for letting me know. Now I need to work on the sound / background noise.
Interesting concept.
May just make one man punching easier
If I get the dimensions right, this will definitely help. I'll do a follow up in my next video. Thanks. Glen
I personally very much doubt medium carbon steel ( like 1045) is the best option if you want to hotpunch thicker steel and maintain a hard tool for longer periods. The 1045 punch will temper back to soft after a few heats. I am sure its fine for coldworking tools. You used H13 and D2 previously....any reason other than more expensive why you want to go to 1045 steel ???
I understand your sentiment regarding medium carbon vs. air hardening steels. But I've had excellent success with 1045 / 1050 for this sort of operation where the punch doesn't need to taper too finely on the business end. And I've found that properly heat treated medium carbon has a higher degree of toughness and resists mushrooming better on the striking end. But my sample size has been small and so we'll see... Thanks.
@@gstongs What i meant to say was that medium carbon is good enough to punch a small hole in thinner material(short time contact)....but it wont last very long if you use it on thick pieces of stock. I have made forge press patterning dies for damascus in medium carbon steel.....and even cooled them with water between cycles. The tips of the dies mushroomed after some use....wedging them in the billet i was making. Since than i make my patterning dies or hot cut tools in H11 or chipper steel ( 1.2360 )....once hardened they can withstand the double amount of temperature( about 550°c for 50 hrc) before they get back to unusable. I guess if you only make simple tools that can be maintained and hardened fast....medium carbon is the cheapest and best solution.
👍👍👍
Thanks.
I would have liked it if you had finished the hammer but I enjoyed it anyway . it looked like after a few strikes you could have went back to the drill and drilled another hole between the first two 👍
I could have drilled more but at that point, with the stock hot, it isn't too hard to get the eye cleared out and formed. Thanks.
Is the Audio recorded with the new camera ?
There was a background buzzing noise.
Maybe you microphone was close to a Wasp nest ?
Yes, I also noticed this after posting the video. The microphone on this camera picks up the background noise / forge noise differently. Maybe not much I can do about this without some sort of audio software. Thanks.
What medium did you quench the hammer head? I have plenty of hex stock, but it is too soft after making hammers
soybean oil
Not all hex stock is medium carbon, some is mild steel. I used soybean oil, as Martin pointed out. The hex stock I use is 1045 and this really cannot attain high hardness no matter what the heat treat. But its best quality is a very high degree of toughness. Thanks.
Thanks.
Just have to make this comment. With Auto- Captions, when you say "hammer eye punch" the caption gives it as "hemorrhoid punch"
Ha! Seriously? Maybe I should turn closed captioning on. Thanks.
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Thanks for sure.
I’m interested in a hammer. How much would it be shipped to Malaysia? Thanks
Pretty sure he has a web page
The shipping (to anywhere) is via standard airmail and costs $25. As for the hammer price, contact me via email: glen03@earthlink.net
www.gstongs.com
Thanks for watching.
Looks like both tests are a success!
I'll do a follow up to this in my next video. Thanks KC.
Didn't you once consider moving out of the city?
Every day of my existence. The wife has other plans. Guess who's in charge! Thanks Ron
La caméra est bonne les images sont nettes.
I appreciate your feedback. Thanks Adem.
Where is your stuff for sale?
My website is: www.gstongs.com
If the link doesn't work, just type GS Tongs in Google.
I need to update my website with some different things but you'll get the idea. Thanks Pat.
Hey Glen, do you have any hex stock left over still? Shoot me an email, you know where to find me.
Hi Rich, I don't have any hex stock currently but might be able to get that. I'll email you. Thanks.
Video quality seems a bit sharper, but I'd really appreciate if when you do grinding/cutting you'd lower the volume or get rid of the peaking. As a headphone user it really hurts my ears. Love your work and hope to pick up some stuff from you!
I agree with your opinion - I'll lower the volume on grinding clips - a good suggestion for sure. Thanks.
the other option is a handled eye punch like what alec Steele uses
I want to avoid having any sort of permanently fixed handle on these punches, for now... Thanks for watching and for your suggestion.
@@gstongs from what I've seen the head itself isnt fixed to the handle with even a wedge its just a semi tight fit that can pop off